Seattle Nonprofit Event Operations

Streamlined operations. Stronger impact.

KEEN handles the operations behind your fundraising event: guest registration, donor data, and auction technology, so your team can spend the evening with the donors in the room.

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The inquiry form walks you through your event, your timeline, and where you need support.

KEEN Event Run Sheet On Shift
Demonstration gala Sample for illustration
  1. 4:30 PMRegistration desk opens, guest list syncedKEEN
  2. 5:15 PMDonor check-in, bid numbers assignedKEEN
  3. 6:00 PMSilent auction opens, entries trackedKEEN
  4. 7:45 PMLive auction and fund-a-needYour emcee
  5. 9:00 PMCheckout opens, winners and purchases confirmedKEEN
  6. 10:30 PMEvent data captured for post-event reconciliationKEEN
Illustrative sample. Your sheet is built around your run of show.

Your event runs better when someone owns the details.

01

Registration that moves

Guests checked in quickly, tables confirmed, changes absorbed without drama.

02

Data that's clean

Donor records prepared before the event, reconciled after it, ready to use.

03

A checkout that ends on time

Winners confirmed and every purchase recorded accurately, so post-event reconciliation is complete before cards are charged.

What KEEN Does

One run sheet, owned end to end

The work splits into three phases. Each one gets the same care, whether your event seats fifty or five hundred.

Before the event

We prepare

The unglamorous work that makes event night feel effortless.

Guest lists cleaned and imported. Donor records prepped. Auction items entered. Bid numbers assigned.

  • Guest list cleaning & imports
  • Donor record prep
  • Auction item entry
  • Bid numbers assigned
In the room

I run the details

Event night, from the first check-in to the last checkout.

Check-in moves fast. Registration changes get absorbed quietly. Auction entries, winners, and checkout stay on track while you welcome the room and work the donors who came to hear your story.

  • Registration & check-in flow
  • Live table changes
  • Auction entries & winners
  • Checkout that ends on time
Afterward

Everything closes out

Post event, handled.

Records matched back to donors, payments reconciled, post-event reports delivered. Your team gets a clean file, not a shoebox of receipts and regrets.

  • Donor records matched
  • Payment reconciliation
  • Post-event reports
  • CRM-ready files

Ways to plug in

Event Management

Day-of operations and guest registration, handled start to finish.

Donor Data Management

Clean records going into the event, accurate ones coming out.

Auction Technology

Platforms set up, items entered, results reconciled.

Strategic Support

Planning guidance, vendor coordination, and steady event-day support.

Full-service registration and auction support for a whole season is available too. Not sure what fits? The form has a box for that.

How I Work

Calm before, during, and after

  1. We talk

    The inquiry form starts it. From your answers, we set up a conversation about your event, your timeline, and where the pressure actually is.

  2. We scope

    You get a clear engagement proposal: what I run, what your team keeps, and what it costs. No surprises the week of the gala.

  3. We run it

    Prep work starts, the run sheet gets built, and event night gets an owner. Afterward, everything closes out cleanly.

Events & Audiences

Built for the events that build community

From intimate gatherings of fifty to ballroom nights of five hundred and beyond.

Kendra Liddell smiling at a registration check-in table with an iPad, bid number cards, and a Registration Check-In sign
Kendra running registration check-in at a fundraising event.

Event types

  • Galas
  • Live & silent auctions
  • Community events
  • Conferences
  • Programs & fundraisers

Who I work with

  • Nonprofits & foundations
  • Event planners & production teams
  • Corporate giving programs
  • Community organizations
Technology

Working with the tools you already use

Already on a fundraising platform? Say which one. The inquiry form asks, and we can talk compatibility. Starting from scratch? I can help you choose.

  • OneCause
  • Greater Giving
  • Classy
  • Bloomerang
  • Eventbrite
  • Raiser's Edge
  • Luminate Online

Tell me which platform you're on in the inquiry form. Yours belongs on that list.

Kendra Liddell, founder of KEEN, smiling in a red jumpsuit in a bright Seattle office
Kendra Liddell, founder of KEEN.

At a glance

  • 10+ years in nonprofit development, fundraising operations, and community engagement
  • 8 years managing fund-development databases at Catholic Community Services
  • 10+ years supporting the Seattle MLK Jr. Organizing Coalition
  • Nearly 20 years as a founding mentor with Young Ladies of Today and Tomorrow
  • Based in Seattle, working across the Puget Sound region
About

Meet Kendra Liddell.

With more than a decade of experience in nonprofit development, fundraising operations, and community engagement, KEEN founder Kendra Liddell understands what it takes to bring mission-driven events to life.

From managing donor databases and supporting fundraising initiatives to coordinating event-day operations, Kendra combines technical expertise with a genuine passion for helping nonprofits succeed.

She founded KEEN with one goal in mind: to take the pressure off nonprofit teams by managing the behind-the-scenes details, allowing organizations to focus on their supporters, their mission, and the impact they're working to create.

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Founder's Story

Kendra Liddell

Founder, KEEN

For more than a decade, I've dedicated my career to supporting nonprofit organizations, strengthening community connections, and helping mission-driven teams turn their vision into meaningful impact.
  • 10+Years in nonprofit development
  • 8Years managing fund development databases
  • 10+Years with the Seattle MLK Organizing Coalition
  • ~20Years mentoring with YLTT
01My Journey

My professional journey has taken me through multiple sides of nonprofit operations, from eight years managing fund development databases at Catholic Community Services to development work with the Technology Access Foundation. Today, I serve as the Community & Development Manager for the Central District Community Preservation & Development Authority (CDCPDA), supporting community engagement, strategic partnerships, and economic development initiatives at Seattle's McKinney Center for Community & Economic Development.

Beyond my professional roles, community service has always been central to who I am. I've spent more than a decade supporting the Seattle MLK Organizing Coalition, helping coordinate one of the region's largest annual celebrations honoring Dr. King's legacy. I'm also a founding mentor with Young Ladies of Today and Tomorrow (YLTT), where I've spent nearly 20 years helping young women develop confidence, leadership skills, and opportunities for personal growth.

  1. 8 yearsCatholic Community ServicesManaging fund development databases
  2. DevelopmentTechnology Access FoundationDevelopment work
  3. TodayCDCPDACommunity & Development Manager, McKinney Center for Community & Economic Development
  4. NowKEENFounder, fundraising operations & events
02Why I Founded KEEN

Throughout my career, I've seen firsthand how much work happens behind the scenes to make a successful fundraising event possible. The registration lists, donor records, auction details, technology, and countless moving pieces all require attention, often from nonprofit teams already balancing multiple responsibilities.

I also understand that the people most passionate about an organization's mission are often the same people managing every last detail of its fundraising events.

That's where KEEN comes in.

I founded KEEN to provide nonprofits and mission-driven organizations with dependable, knowledgeable event operations support, allowing their teams to focus on what matters most: engaging supporters, building relationships, and advancing their mission.

From guest registration and check-in to auction data entry, fundraising technology, and event-day coordination, I bring a combination of technical expertise, operational precision, and a calm, solutions-oriented approach to every event.

My philosophy is simple:

When the details are handled, the mission can take center stage.

At KEEN, we understand that fundraising events are more than transactions. They're opportunities to celebrate community, inspire generosity, and create lasting impact. My goal is to make the behind-the-scenes experience as seamless as possible so your team can be fully present for the moments that matter.

Kendra LiddellFounder, KEEN

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Experience earned inside Seattle's nonprofit community

Catholic Community Services Technology Access Foundation Central District Community Preservation & Development Authority Seattle MLK Jr. Organizing Coalition
Client Reviews

What clients say

Kind words from the nonprofits, planners, and partners KEEN has worked alongside.

Worked with KEEN? Your review helps other nonprofit teams know what to expect.

Questions

Good to know

What size events do you support?

The inquiry form covers events from under 50 guests to 500 and beyond. Whatever yours looks like, it gets the same care.

When should we reach out?

Ideally a few months out, so there's time to prep data and platforms properly. But if your event is sooner, send the inquiry anyway. If I can help, I will, and I'll be straight with you if I can't.

Do you replace our event planner?

No. I slot in alongside them. Planners and production teams bring me in for the registration, data, and auction operations that live in the spreadsheets and platforms. Full-service registration and auction support is also available.

We already use OneCause / Classy / Bloomerang. Is that a problem?

It's a plus. Tell me which platform you use and where you need help, and we can talk about fit. You keep your tools, your logins, and your history. Starting from nothing? I can help you choose.

How does pricing work?

Every event is different, so every quote is too. The inquiry form asks about your event and budget range. From there I'll suggest an engagement that fits, with clear pricing before anything is confirmed.

How do we start?

Fill out the form below. It walks through your event, your timeline, and your needs. It comes straight to me, and we'll set up a conversation from there.

Start an Inquiry

Tell me about your event.

A few questions about your event and where you need support. It comes straight to Kendra, and you'll hear back about setting up a conversation.

  1. 1 Your details
  2. 2 Your event
  3. 3 What you need
First, what kind of support do you need? Pick any. You can change these as you go.

Your details

Your event

What you need